Qualified Professional (QP) / Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual/Spanish speaking)
Listed compensation
$50k-$60k
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Job Description
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions is dedicated to helping young people and families thrive through compassionate, community-centered care. We’re looking for a Qualified Mental Health Therapist to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys flexibility, variety, and the chance to have a meaningful impact every day.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll support clients from the first point of contact, providing therapy, linking families to resources, and helping bridge gaps in care. You’ll work with individuals on the waitlist, offer clinical coverage across programs, and partner with community stakeholders to strengthen connections.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Deliver therapy and support to clients on the waitlist; in their homes, in the community, or via telehealth
- Provide crisis intervention and clinical coverage when situations require it
- Connect clients and families with vital community resources and services
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and clinical supervisors to ensure smooth transitions and high-quality care
- Strengthening relationships with referral sources, community partners, and other stakeholders
- Lead or contribute to outreach, education, and marketing efforts that promote Amethyst’s programs
Who We’re Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
- At least one year of post-graduate counseling experience
- Bilingual/Spanish fluency is a PLUS
- A flexible, adaptable mindset — you see change as an opportunity for growth
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment, especially in high-pressure situations
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
A confident communicator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills — able to connect effectively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners
- Interpersonal skills that foster mutual trust, respect, and collaboration
- Self-motivation and initiative; you take ownership of your work and follow through
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment
- Comfort providing services in the community (must have reliable transportation)
- Experience supporting youth and families from diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships across the community
What We Offer
- Amethyst provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Personal time off (PTO)
- Paid birthday
- Paid approved trainings and ongoing development
- Discretionary bonuses
- Travel and mileage reimbursement in line with our policies
You’ll be eligible for benefits after completing a 90-day introductory period.
Apply today and take the next step in a career where your care makes a difference!
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy and support to clients on the waitlist in homes, community settings, or through telehealth, and deliver crisis intervention and clinical coverage as needed. Connect clients and families with community resources, coordinate care transitions with clinical leaders, and build community partnerships through outreach and education.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, plus at least one year of post-graduate counseling experience. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills; experience supporting diverse youth and families is sought, and Spanish fluency is a plus.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Qualified Professional (QP) / Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual/Spanish speaking) at Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Mental Health Counseling Career Context
Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions ranks #15 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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